In the morning drive to Manikaran and from here we will start our trek. Khirganga is a hot spring where Lord Shiva is said tohave meditated. The difference between the spring here and in Manikaran is that after a bath in Khirganga, your skin will feel clammy and greasy whereas after a bath in the spring at Manikaran, your skin will feel dry.

Day 04: Khirganga - Tunda Bhuj (3285 mts/10775 ft) 5 hrs

The trek commences through dense forests and flower-strewn meadows. The progress is gradual and slow as it's a steep climb to Tunda Bhuj.

Day 05: Tunda Bhuj - Thakur Kuan (3620 mts/11874 ft) 6 hrs

The trail continues through a landscape strewn with waterfalls, lakes and meadows till Thakur Kuan.

Day 06: Thakur Kuan - Odi Thach (3800 mts/12464 ft)

It's another day of steep climb to reach the high altitude meadow of Odi Thach.

Day 07: Odi Thach - Mantalai Lake (4115 mts/13498 ft) 8 hrs

The trek up to Mantalai Lake is a gradual climb. Once at the lake, you can see the Mantalai Glacier, which is the source of the river Parvati. On the path, you will see the Pandu Bridge, which is made of a single rock on the river Parvati. It is said to make by the Pandavas during their exile in the Himalayas.

Day 08: Mantalai - Base of Pin Parvati Pass (4300 mts/14105 ft) 7 hrs

Ascend to the base camp of Mount Parvati which also serves as the base of the pass.

A steep climb takes you to Pin Pass (5300m). At the top of a large snow filled, crevassed hollow leads to the broad rocky saddle of the pass. At the top, one can see a splendid view of the snowy mountains of Hampta region on one side and the Pin valley of Spiti on the other.

Day 10: Campsite over Pin Pass - Tiai (3700 mts/12136 ft) 5 hrs

Trek along the Pin river in to the Pin Valley National park. Look out for the elusive snow leopards, musk deer and ibex.

Day 11: Tiai - Mud (3650 mts/11972 ft) 5 hrs

Trek through the barren, stark landscape of Spiti to Mud, a pretty village perched on a hillside.

Day 12: Mud - Gulling 6 hrs

Walk through the rough road up to Gulling with a grand view of the local villages and a barren land of the "middle country". A jeep will be awaiting at Gulling and drive same day to Kaza. Overnight in Kaza.

Day 13: Kaza

Monastic sightseeing in and around Kaza. Visit the Ki monastery, Kibber village, Dhankar monastery and Tabo monastery. Return to Kaza for the night.

Day 14: Kaza - Manali 8 hrs

Drive to the Kunzum Pass, which provides the main approach to Lahaul from Spiti. From there head to Manali via Keylong, Koksar and Rohtang Pass.

Day 15: Manali - Delhi

The day at leisure. In the evening drive to Delhi by AC Volvo coach. Overnight journey.